Sony Outlines Cross Play Between PS3 and PS Vita
No need to pay for the same content twice.
Published: 14:00, 16/02/2012 by Peter [Colossalblue].
33Sony has confirmed Cross Play and shared DLC for a number of PlayStation 3 and PS Vita titles.
In a press release just issued, SCEE confirmed that MotorStorm RC, Top Darts, Hustle Kings, WipEout HD and HD Fury DLC for WipEout 2048 and Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 DLC is to be one price for access to play across both PS Vita and PS3 systems.
Basically, they’re saying that the content can be purchased via the Store and will be able to be played on both PS3 and Vita for the one price.
“For those who already own any of these titles for their PS3 systems, will be able to download this same content to their PS Vita systems for free, and vice versa,” says the statement.
The same press release also confirms Cross play for MotorStorm RC, Hustle Kings, Top Darts and WipEout. We tried Cross Play with Hustle Kings today and it worked perfectly.
Cross Play allows users to compete with gamers regardless of which system they are playing on.
Also nice to get confirmation that WipEout 2048 will be getting the HD Fury DLC, something that was hinted at in our interview with the developers a few weeks back.
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16/02/2012 at 14:24
Member since: Nov 2009
So I can buy WipEout 2048 for my my PS3 at that ridiculously low price without needing to buy a Vita?
16/02/2012 at 14:27
Member since: Apr 2009
No.
The post is saying Wipeout 2048 owners get the HD Fury DLC free when it’s released for Vita if they already own it on PS3.
I don’t think 2048 is coming to PS3 at all, definitely not anytime soon.
16/02/2012 at 14:59
Member since: May 2010
I really hope it does!
16/02/2012 at 15:58
Member since: Sep 2008
It would make sense to add the 2048 ships and tracks as another component of Wipeout HD, its almost episodic already. Gabe Newell would be jealous.
16/02/2012 at 14:27
Member since: Jan 2010
That may prove to be a system seller for me. Does anyone know if there will be video converters to allow me to watch stuff on the go? If it does that too I may well have swung round.
16/02/2012 at 14:44
Member since: May 2011
Google PS Vitavvideo 9, I used to use their PSP software.
16/02/2012 at 14:44
Member since: May 2011
Vita video, damm iPad.
16/02/2012 at 18:44
Member since: Jan 2010
nice one scrum muchos gracias
16/02/2012 at 15:03
Member since: Jan 2010
Media Go did really well for PSP videos I’m sure there will be an update for it to work with Vita and be at a higher resolution.
16/02/2012 at 16:15
Member since: May 2011
Media Go will never work with the Vita. Sony have said this before.
16/02/2012 at 14:30
Member since: Feb 2009
This is really good news, basically I already have a few games that I can play on a vita. Really clever this by Sony, I reckon it’ll get quite a lot of people over the line.
So, ea, why isn’t FIFA like this hey? Why is there a seperate vita version? Hey? Hey? Why? Hey?
16/02/2012 at 14:32
Member since: Apr 2009
They were developed separately and are actually quite different. FIFA on Vita isn’t called FIFA 12 for a reason- the gameplay is much closer to FIFA 11.
For one thing, Vita FIFA doesn’t have the new defending options.
I’m waiting for the next FIFA, hopefully it’ll have them.
16/02/2012 at 14:34
Member since: Jan 2012
I’m also waiting for the next Fifa.
16/02/2012 at 14:34
Member since: Jan 2012
Great idea, well done Sony!
16/02/2012 at 16:11
Member since: Aug 2010
Not often they get praise but this is certainly a time for a well done. Adding value for existing customers. Now who else is doing much of that these days?
16/02/2012 at 14:35
Member since: Apr 2009
I never bought Hustle Kings because I got Inferno Pool (from this site, I’m sure- cashing in those beloved TSA points) and it was awesome, plus- why have two PSN Pool games?
But Crossplay and Buy Once Get Both mean I’ll be picking it up very soon.
Motorstorm was already a must buy- then I saw a price about €25 less than I was expecting. I’m still convinced Top Darts is a bit crap though.
16/02/2012 at 14:48
Member since: May 2011
Loving the fact Wipeout is having its valve increased. It’s cheap anyway for the 3G Vita but now it’s going to have extra fun for free. This game is likely to suck up my summer at this rate!
16/02/2012 at 14:56
Member since: Jan 2010
Typical Sony, always screwing the consumer… err…. wait a minute
16/02/2012 at 19:04
Member since: Feb 2012
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17/02/2012 at 11:31
Member since: May 2010
Really? I’ve not seen any of these so called “shit stirrin” stories. In fact, there seems to be little to no bias in gaming journalism nowadays. I doubt that Peter would allow any of the staff to put a footnote about it not applying to every single game ever. ;)
18/02/2012 at 13:40
Member since: Feb 2012
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18/02/2012 at 15:13
Member since: Apr 2009
Did you click any of those links in your Google search?
It’s a PS3 owner being sarcastic.
He actually does seem to genuinely like his PS3.
And even if that wasn’t the case, you can’t say there is a widespread, systemic bias in favour of or against any one console by basing your case on one single journalist, can you?
16/02/2012 at 14:58
Member since: Mar 2009
OK, can someone please confirm this;
1/ I have hustle kings for PS3 – does that mean i can download the vita version on a memory card without buying it again?
2/ Is this the only game that i can do this with (not DLC)?
16/02/2012 at 15:00
Member since: Apr 2009
1) Yes.
2) No. Motorstorm RC and Top Darts are also confirmed too.
16/02/2012 at 14:59
Member since: Apr 2009
The PS Blog’s post is ambiguous- did they say that 2048 is getting DLC of Wipeout HD+Fury tracks, or did they just announce Wipeout HD will release on Vita and it will be free for people who already own it?
16/02/2012 at 15:06
Member since: Oct 2011
I thought I was the only one who saw that, didnt want sound dumb asking but they did say wipeout HD & DLC so am guessing another vita game there
16/02/2012 at 15:16
Member since: Forever
It’s DLC. Terribly worded, but basically WipEout 2048 will be DLC confusingly called ‘Fury’ and ‘HD’ which will have the tracks from the PS3 game to race on.
16/02/2012 at 15:20
Member since: Apr 2009
Thanks for that.
Wouldn’t be SCEE without leaving at least one confusing remark.
Still, I love it. HD and Fury are fantastic, and I love that those tracks (especially HD’s) will be in 2048.
16/02/2012 at 16:18
Member since: May 2011
Thanks Nofi. Sounds like 2048 is truly going to be the ideal model for a game.
Sony really is pushing the software side hard, well done.
16/02/2012 at 15:21
Member since: Oct 2011
Oh am not complaining anyway, I suck at wipeout been playing the wipeout HD and am getting it since I got the 3G vita, time to put in work
16/02/2012 at 15:28
Member since: Dec 2009
Sorry, I’m still a bit confused by it… does it mean if i have Wipeout HD/Fury for PS3 already i can play it on Vita?
16/02/2012 at 16:06
Member since: Sep 2010
Yeah it is quite confusing! I got hustle kings and wipeout HD for free during the hack so I guess I can get something for free. The wife said I can buy a Vita but I have hardly ever played on my psp and our first kid is due in 2 weeks. Perfect time for an upgrade no? but I feel guilty haha.
16/02/2012 at 16:19
Member since: Aug 2010
No. It means if you have Wipeout HD & Fury for the PS3, when you buy Wipeout 2048 for the Vita you can download the Fury DLC for Wipeout 2048 Vita for free.
16/02/2012 at 16:35
Member since: Forever
In short, no. You have to purchase Wipeout 2048 to access the Wipeout HD and Fury content on Vita.
In long (?), for games like MotorStorm RC and Hustle Kings where it is the same game, then you buy it for one platform and automatically get access to the game on the other platform, no extra charge.
For games like Wipeout 2048, the PS3 game (Wipeout HD) is not the same game, however content from both will be shared, otherwise you wouldn’t be able to play with/against players on the other platform.
16/02/2012 at 20:49
Member since: Dec 2009
Groovy, thanks for clearing that up guys!
@Matthangzhou : Yeah, i have Hustle Kings so that’s handy. Congrats and best wishes for the new arrival! Absolutely perfect time for an upgrade i would think. ;)
17/02/2012 at 03:09
Member since: Sep 2010
Cheers TSBonyman! We’re both looking forward to it and dreading it in equal measures. I think a Vita would be perfect for those 10 minutes of gaming I might get in between nappies and sleeping instead of trying to find several hours to get lost in Skyrim!
16/02/2012 at 15:02
Member since: Feb 2009
Hopefully cross play will become the standard with more titles in the future.
16/02/2012 at 16:14
Member since: Aug 2010
I agree. I already have Top Darts, Hustle Kings and Wipeout HD & Fury as well as planning on getting MotorStorm RC. Extra value is what I’m talking about!